What Happened to Rick Grimes in Season 9 of The Walking Dead?

In The Walking Dead Season 9, Rick desperately tries to save the bridge that serves as a literal and spiritual link between the communities by leading a herd away single-handedly. Unfortunately, he’s critically injured in the attempt.

Desperate to save the bridge, Rick finds dynamite. With Michonne (Danai Gurira) and Daryl (Norman Reedus) looking on, Rick is able to ignite the dynamite, blowing up the bridge and saving his friends, but presumably killing himself in the process.

But Rick doesn’t die. He washes up along a bank where he’s found by Anne. She bargains for his life over a walkie-talkie and the two are rescued by a mysterious helicopter.